Bihar Shops and Establishments (Employment Regulation and Service Conditions) (Repeal) Bill, 2026
Bihar Legislative Assembly Secretariat published the “Bihar Shops and Establishments (Employment Regulation and Service Conditions) (Repeal) Bill, 2026,” pre-introduced in the Assembly on July 22, 2026, along with its Statement of Objects and Reasons, under Rule 116.
GSTN Advisory on Keeping on Hold the Proposed e-Way Bill Enhancements
GSTN had earlier issued advisories dated June 9, 2026, and June 17, 2026, regarding proposed enhancements to the e-Way Bill system, with a scheduled implementation date of August 1, 2026. Detailed FAQs relating to these enhancements were issued on July 2, 2026.
Clarification on GSTAT Appeals in DGGI Cases Adjudicated by Common Adjudicating Authority
References were received from field formations seeking clarification on filing of departmental appeals before the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) against orders of appellate authority, in cases where Orders-in-Original were passed by a Common Adjudicating Authority (CAA) in DGGI-investigated matters.
Operationalisation of ISIN-Level Freeze on Promoter Holdings under Buy-back Regulations, 2018
SEBI, by notification dated July 01, 2026, amended the SEBI (Buy-back of Securities) Regulations, 2018, inserting Regulation 24(i)(ea), which provides that shares or other specified securities held by promoter and promoter group including their associates (“promoter holdings”) shall remain frozen at the ISIN level from the date of passing of the resolution by the board of directors or the special resolution, as the case may be, till the closing of the offer.
Stock Holding and Turnover Limits for Sugar Dealers under Essential Commodities Act
Central Government has issued directions under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 read with the Sugar (Control) Order, 2025, concerning stock holding limits for dealers of sugar.
Insertion of Form ITR-BN under Income-tax (Third Amendment) Rules, 2026
Central Board of Direct Taxes has made further amendments to the Income-tax Rules, 2026, which were originally published vide notification 198(E) dated 20th March, 2026 and last amended vide notification G.S.R. 646(E) dated 21st July, 2026.
Appointed Date for Motor Vehicles Act Amendment under Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act,2026
Central Government has appointed a date for coming into force of specified provisions of the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026, relating to the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
Establishment of Revised Indian Standards
Bureau of Indian Standards has notified, in pursuance of sub-rule (1) of Rule 15 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Rules, 2018, that the Indian standards listed in the Schedule have been established on the dates indicated against each entry.
Revised Standards for Telecommunication Equipment
Central Government has notified revised standards for telecommunication equipment through the Telecommunication Engineering Centre, Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications.
Draft Indian Ports Rules, 2026
The draft Indian Ports Rules, 2026 were published vide notification G.S.R. 58(E) dated 23rd January, 2026, inviting objections and suggestions within thirty days of public availability.
